Instructor perspectives on modifying a global diversity awareness syllabus for online teacher professional education delivery: Evidence from two Indonesian universities

Hanafi, Yusuf, Saefi, Muhammad, Ikhsan, M. Alifudin, Diyana, Tsania N., Rosyida, Fatiya, Arifin, Slamet and Oktaviani, Herlina Ike (2025) Instructor perspectives on modifying a global diversity awareness syllabus for online teacher professional education delivery: Evidence from two Indonesian universities. Cogent Education, 12. pp. 1-13. ISSN 2331-186X

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Abstract

Evaluation and improvement of instructional quality in online settings are often conducted only after students have been exposed to learning interventions, making it difficult to anticipate and prevent undesirable outcomes. While traditional classroom observation is resource-intensive, evaluating the course syllabus offers a simpler, proactive approach that can be conducted before course delivery. This study gathers qualitative assessments from instructors using an online course design rubric to evaluate the Global Diversity Awareness (GDA) program, a key component of Teacher Professional Education (TPE). Four focus groups from two universities participated in this research. Through thematic analysis combining inductive and deductive coding, several common themes emerged: the digital absorption gap, the need for clear ethical communication guidelines, the importance of both technical and non-technical student support, and the underutilization of authentic assessment rubrics. Based on these findings, we recommend that TPE programs incorporate structured, rubric-based syllabus reviews before online course implementation to identify and address design limitations early.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	course syllabus; online learning; program assessment; qualitative research; global insights
Subjects:	13 EDUCATION > 1301 Education Systems > 130103 Higher Education
Divisions:	Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences > Department of Biology
Depositing User:	Muhammad Saefi
Date Deposited:	10 Jul 2026 13:11

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